Business Manager

Who is Ariad? 

Ariad is a digital consultancy and specialized staffing company on a mission to empower talent and transform customer experiences. With our triple-A approach — assess, assemble, amplify — we partner with top brands such as Samsung, BNP Paribas, AXA, Orange, Carrefour or Bose to deliver solutions that drive real impact: 

• Assess each client’s unique needs as a trusted advisor in digital CX. 

• Assemble high-performing teams that align perfectly with project goals. 

• Amplify?growth?for clients and talent alike, focusing on both immediate wins and lasting success. 

Active across Belgium and the Netherlands, we’re looking for a Strategic?Growth?Specialist to drive our next phase of?growth. 

Your mission as Business Manager at Ariad: 

We are looking for a driven and passionate individual to join our team as Business Manager, offering a unique blend of business development, client management and talent acquisition.

 

As a Business Manager, you will play an end-to-end role from identifying and securing new clients to developing long-term partnerships and owning talent acquisition processes.  

We’re looking for someone who thrives on the challenge of turning prospects into long-term partners and gets satisfaction from finding the perfect match between companies and candidates, playing a pivotal role in their journey. 

Are you a natural connector, an unstoppable go-getter, and a strategic thinker? Do you thrive on winning new business, building high-value relationships, and matching top talent with the perfect opportunities? If so, keep reading. 

What will you be doing? 

You’ll drive business with intention. You’ll own your client portfolio, build strong partnerships with decision-makers, drive strategic account growth, and become the go-to partner for digital talent solutions. 

Business Development & Growth

• Identify staffing and recruitment opportunities in Digital Marketing, E-Commerce, CX, AI & Data 

• Prospect, qualify and build partnerships at target accounts, using a balanced approach (cold calls, emails, LinkedIn, and networking) and focusing on client needs and pain points 

• Establish yourself as a trusted market expert and a digital talent & staffing advisor 

• Elaborate tailored collaboration proposals tapping into Ariad’s positioning as full-service staffing provider  

• Negotiate, sell, and close deals that drive revenue. 

Match Top Talent

• Take the lead in matching top talent with client needs 

• Oversee the processes from A to Z, guiding vacancy leads into vacancies and vacancies into placements 

• Guide and support candidates throughout their journey, ensuring a perfect match. 

What do you bring? 

• A first solid experience in business development in the staffing, recruitment, or consulting industry. 

• You have a keen interest in “all things digital” and in fostering customer-centric relationships 

• You are passionate about prospection and consultative selling, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor rather than hunting down the quick win 

• You are a strong communicator, a natural relationship builder and work actively on your personal and company brand positioning 

• You embody a persistent, go-getter attitude, dedicated to achieving "more-and-better" outcomes in every endeavor. 

• You are data-driven and critically evaluate performance, uncovering the story behind the numbers, and showing initiative to make improvements. 

• Your strong emphasis on prioritization and adept time management allows you to efficiently handle multiple tasks and commitments. 

• You are always on the lookout for opportunities to contribute meaningfully to the team. 

• In addition to being fluent in Dutch and English, you bring a good level of French proficiency to the table 

The offer 

• Full-time employment. 

• Work with top European brands on exciting digital projects: Samsung, ING Bank, Carrefour, L'Oreal, Decathlon, and many others! 

• Be part of a fast-growing, international company with offices in Belgium and Spain. 

• Flexible working hours with hybrid work from home. 

• Join a high-energy, success-driven team that truly enjoys what we do. 

• Competitive compensation, benefits, and hybrid work flexibility. 

• An annual Ampweek in sunny Southern Spain—a workation you won’t want to miss! 

• Ongoing learning and career growth, including access to top sales training.